Compassionate Leadership at Zambia Association of Sisterhoods
Sr. Bertha Chisanga leverages ASEC training and scholarships to expand educational opportunities for vulnerable girls in Zambia, fostering hope and community growth.
Scholarship Program
Creating Green Learning Environments in Ghana
Through the ASEC Scholarship Program, a sister in Ghana is transforming early childhood education by mentoring teachers, engaging young learners, and promoting sustainability through teaching materials made from recyclables.
Scholarship Graduate Receives Prestigious Award
Scholarship alumna Sr. Judith Zulu was nationally recognized in Zambia with a Labour Day Award for her dedicated service as a clinical officer, improving healthcare for her community.
Art, Empathy, and Impact: Madilyn Grose’s Transformative Service Learning Experience in Kenya
Madilyn Grose, a sophomore in Art Therapy at Marywood University, used her creativity and compassion during ASEC’s 2024 Service Learning trip to Kenya, leaving a lasting impact on the children she served, and returning deeply changed by their kindness and strength.
Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance in Tanzania
Sr. Catherine Felix Kimario, SCC, a 2023 ASEC Scholarship graduate from Tanzania, is combating antimicrobial resistance by educating patients and ensuring proper medication use at the Holy Cross Health Centre.
Reducing Maternal Mortality in Malawi
When a mother in Malawi faced a life-threatening childbirth complication, Sr. Maureen Chalamanda, SOL—a three-time ASEC alumna—used her education to save both mother and baby, proving how vital trained sisters are to community healthcare.
Bridging the Gap to Higher Education in Malawi
In Malawi, Sr. Agnes Mmanga, SOL—a three-time ASEC alumna—used her second chance at education to become a special needs teacher, now helping girls overcome the same academic barriers she once faced.
Scholarship 2024 Year in Review
The ASEC Scholarship Program empowers Catholic Sisters across nine countries with access to education, enabling them to better serve their congregations and communities, with over 890 scholarships awarded since 2012.
African Sisters Education Collaborative Expands Reach to Zimbabwe
The African Sisters Education Collaborative has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conference of Major Religious Superiors Zimbabwe, marking the 11th country in ASEC’s mission to empower Catholic sisters across Africa.
Accounting for Quality Healthcare in Ghana
Sr. Mavis Ackaah Mensah, SIJ leverages her knowledge gained from the SLDI program and accounting skills to enhance healthcare quality and financial stability.
Scholarship 2023 Year in Review
Since 2012, ASEC’s Scholarship Program has enabled over 790 sisters in seven African countries to pursue secondary and higher education, empowering them to serve their communities more effectively.
A Return to Africa
The ASEC Service Learning Program resumed in 2023, with students from Chestnut Hill College and Marywood University traveling to Ghana for three weeks, where they engaged in volunteer work, cultural immersion, and academic study.